A new rumor claims that Apple plans to release a new iPod touch with a high-resolution Retina Display and two cameras -- much like the iPhone 4 -- in "a few weeks."

The well-sourced John Gruber of Daring Fireball noted Tuesday that the forthcoming Dell Streak would cost $300 with a two-year contract from AT&T, and $550 without a contract. He then said that Apple's anticipated iPod touch refresh will add features that the Streak does not have.

"That's almost twice as much as a good iPod touch, and if you wait a few weeks to buy the Touch, you'll get one with a Retina Display and dual cameras," Gruber wrote. "If Dell can't make an iPod touch competitor, who can?"

He declined to elaborate whether the statement about a new iPod touch was a result of inside information, or just reiteration of recent rumors and speculation regarding Apple's anticipated update.

Recently there has been a great deal of evidence to suggest that the new iPod touch will feature a forward facing camera for FaceTime video chat. The latest beta of iOS 4.1 supports Apple's open standard video chat format by inputting a user's e-mail address, a method that would work for a device like the iPod touch that does not have a phone number. And recent purported parts from overseas suppliers showed a space for a forward facing camera.

In addition, Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs said earlier this summer that his company will ship millions of devices compatible with FaceTime this year alone. Currently, only the iPhone 4 is capable of making FaceTime video chat calls over Wi-Fi.

While Apple is expected to hold an event in September to introduce its new iPod lineup, as it has done for the past few years, one recent rumor suggested that Apple could hold an event in August instead. If Gruber's comment of a new iPod touch arriving in "a few weeks" were taken literally, it could lend support to that rumor.

I'll believe it when I see it. I think he was just reiterating the rumors cause there is no way in hell they can keep the price at $199 and give you dual cam and Retina Display (Which is more expensive then current displays by a good margin I would guess).

All I see is maybe a regular camera in the back, more ram and removal of under clocking on the CPU which is around 800 Mhz but under clocked to around 600. With 800mhz and 512 RAM (256 currently) and a back cam it would still be an awesome device and you can have a voice only FaceTime (which would suck but you can just flip the touch over to show yourself and flip it back to see what others are showing you).

A new rumor claims that Apple plans to release a new iPod touch with a high-resolution Retina Display and two cameras -- much like the iPhone 4 -- in "a few weeks."

The well-sourced John Gruber of Daring Fireball noted Tuesday that the forthcoming Dell Streak would cost $300 with a two-year contract from AT&T, and $550 without a contract. He then said that Apple's anticipated iPod touch refresh will add features that the Streak does not have.

"That's almost twice as much as a good iPod touch, and if you wait a few weeks to buy the Touch, you'll get one with a Retina Display and dual cameras," Gruber wrote. "If Dell can't make an iPod touch competitor, who can?"

He declined to elaborate whether the statement about a new iPod touch was a result of inside information, or just reiteration of recent rumors and speculation regarding Apple's anticipated update.

Recently there has been a great deal of evidence to suggest that the new iPod touch will feature a forward facing camera for FaceTime video chat. The latest beta of iOS 4.1 supports Apple's open standard video chat format by inputting a user's e-mail address, a method that would work for a device like the iPod touch that does not have a phone number. And recent purported parts from overseas suppliers showed a space for a forward facing camera.

In addition, Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs said earlier this summer that his company will ship millions of devices compatible with FaceTime this year alone. Currently, only the iPhone 4 is capable of making FaceTime video chat calls over Wi-Fi.

While Apple is expected to hold an event in September to introduce its new iPod lineup, as it has done for the past few years, one recent rumor suggested that Apple could hold an event in August instead. If Gruber's comment of a new iPod touch arriving in "a few weeks" were taken literally, it could lend support to that rumor.

Ya but the Streak has something the current Touch does not, namely a 5" screen. Imagine a 5" Touch with a 960X640 5" Display vs. the Streak's 800X480 display. Full compatibility with the iPhone which has a 960X640 display and a better resolution than the Streak which costs more than the Touch would.

Ya but the Streak has something the current Touch does not, namely a 5" screen. Imagine a 5" Touch with a 960X640 5" Display vs. the Streak's 800X480 display. Full compatibility with the iPhone which has a 960X640 display and a better resolution than the Streak which costs more than the Touch would.

Realize that The Dell Streak has a 3g radio and can actually make phone class... in other words, it's a cellular phone, not just a media player/consumption device.

On Nokia N900, sure; I am not aware of another mobile device that does video Skype though. Is there one? Plus, there has to be a way to reach all iPhone 4 owners too, to have more comparable options...

Apple really should have come up with a more accurate name than 'retina display' given that:

"Apple's claims behind the iPhone 4's Retina Display aren't completely true, display research veteran Raymond Soneira claimed today. While Apple claims that 300 pixels per inch (PPI) is the limit of the human retina and that the iPhone 4's 326PPI easily exceeds it, the DisplayMate president notes that the resolution would need to reach 477PPI for the pixels to truly be 'invisible' to a healthy human eye. Apple's claims don't become completely true until about 1.5 feet from the LCD.

Soneira noted that Apple would likely need to go above the retina's actual resolution to have a visually "perfect" display. Apple's Retina Display claims are thus another example of "spec exaggeration, he said.

On Nokia N900, sure; I am not aware of another mobile device that does video Skype though. Is there one? Plus, there has to be a way to reach all iPhone 4 owners too, to have more comparable options...

If the next iPod Touch is going to have FaceTime, as I believe that it will, video Skype calls won't be far behind.

Apple really should have come up with a more accurate name than 'retina display' given that:

"Apple's claims behind the iPhone 4's Retina Display aren't completely true, display research veteran Raymond Soneira claimed today. While Apple claims that 300 pixels per inch (PPI) is the limit of the human retina and that the iPhone 4's 326PPI easily exceeds it, the DisplayMate president notes that the resolution would need to reach 477PPI for the pixels to truly be 'invisible' to a healthy human eye. Apple's claims don't become completely true until about 1.5 feet from the LCD.

Soneira noted that Apple would likely need to go above the retina's actual resolution to have a visually "perfect" display. Apple's Retina Display claims are thus another example of "spec exaggeration, he said.

Wow. I am sure Steve Jobs is wetting his pants at the thought that "research veteran" (what the heck is that!?) Raymond Soneira (who the heck is that!?) is accusing him of spec exaggeration!

Tim Cook is gay, believes in climate change, and cares deeply about racial equality. Deal with it (and please spare us if you can't).

And I would add that the Dell Streak has twice the screen size (size DOES matter) that the iPod has and is a phone so you can use it anywhere. Would love to see the streak available with the iPads data plan, or a 5" iPhone/iPad with cell modem for $299 with the iPad's data plan.

And I would add that the Dell Streak has twice the screen size (size DOES matter) that the iPod has and is a phone so you can use it anywhere. Would love to see the streak available with the iPads data plan, or a 5" iPhone/iPad with the iPad's data plan.

Well, if a larger "screen size (size DOES matter) then the iPad with a 9.7 IPS display is probably close to 4x the area of the Dell Streak and the iPad retails for $50 less than the Dell Streak.

Ever wonder why more people buy 13 Mac notebooks than 17 Mac notebooks. Youre right, screen size does matter but its an ideal screen size because physics affect the size of the device which affects the overall usefulness. Those 4.x" Android phone displays may be pushing the limit of what is comfortable for the average user.

Dick Applebaum on whether the iPad is a personal computer: "BTW, I am posting this from my iPad pc while sitting on the throne... personal enough for you?"

Well, if a larger "screen size (size DOES matter) then the iPad with a 9.7 IPS display is probably close to 4x the area of the Dell Streak and the iPad retails for $50 less than the Dell Streak.

Ever wonder why more people buy 13 Mac notebooks than 17 Mac notebooks. Youre right, screen size does matter but its an ideal screen size because physics affect the size of the device which affects the overall usefulness. Those 4.x" Android phone displays may be pushing the limit of what is comfortable for the average user.

I found this out myself after purchasing the DROID X only to discover that it offered little more functionally than my DROID I in a less (for me) ergonomically friendly package.

I don't think we will see the black strip. They will use they back as an a wifi antenna like they did with the iPad.

I don't see a white plastic strip or the strip at the bottom when all other Touches (and the iPad) put the strip on the top. Also, the strip on the iPad is for 3G and the plastic Apple logo is for WiFi.

I can't see Apple mirroring the iPad for the Touch. It looks bad and seems impractical to me.

I can see Apple continuing the use of a metal back like they have with all other Touches. Maybe using the same curved black plastic cut out for WiFi and having the camera HW in that same area to better hide it, thus making the device more aesthetically pleasing.

I can also see Apple making the back glass like the iPhone 4. If they go this route it could be a sign of Apple setting up that aesthetic for an eventual back-side touch-panel as shown in a patent filing. However I do find this to be the less likely than my previous guess.

Dick Applebaum on whether the iPad is a personal computer: "BTW, I am posting this from my iPad pc while sitting on the throne... personal enough for you?"

OMG, someone is earning their bonus at Amalgamated Trolling Services, Inc. He's actually trying to spin the success of the App Store and quadrupling of the pixels on the iPhone display as bad things. He must make DBAG* of the month, every month.

* Not a personal attack, it's an industry term acronym I just made up that stands for: Dishonest Blowhard Award for Guile

Dick Applebaum on whether the iPad is a personal computer: "BTW, I am posting this from my iPad pc while sitting on the throne... personal enough for you?"

OMG, someone is earning their bonus at Amalgamated Trolling Services, Inc. He's actually trying to spin the success of the App Store and quadrupling of the pixels on the iPhone display as bad things. He must make DBAG* of the month, every month.

* Not a personal attack, it's an industry term acronym I just made up that stands for: Dishonest Blowhard Award for Guile

OMG, someone is earning their bonus at Amalgamated Trolling Services, Inc. He's actually trying to spin the success of the App Store and quadrupling of the pixels on the iPhone display as bad things. He must make DBAG* of the month, every month.

* Not a personal attack, it's an industry term acronym I just made up that stands for: Dishonest Blowhard Award for Guile

How's it 'trolling' (the AI-Etite's standard/tired insult for anything/anyone with whom they disagree), when it's the obvious truth.

You can't believe that Apple just looked up one day and randomly decided upon a display resolution as unorthodox as 960 x 640 -